description of :Lori has spent more than fourteen years in the teaching field and the last ten involved in the writing community. She had a Ph.D. in Journalism and Creative Writing and is a multipublished writer.

[ 1992-1994 ] Indiana University
Masters Work in Journalism
[ 1988-1991 ] Indiana University
B.S. in English Education
Worked as a substitute English teacher for two years. Worked for Indiana Department of Education for one year, editing newsletter and material for home schoolers in the state of Indiana.

Professional experience [ 1992-1994 ] Indigo Books Greenfield, Indiana
Editor-in-Chief
? Opened a small press publishing company. I was responsible for submissions and plot revision edits.
? Supervised four other editors and in charge of editor training.

[ 1994-1997 ] Yellow Sticky Notes Indiana
Senior Editor
? Founded a print magazine for readers and writers. The magazine was a spin-off of a website I owned at the time (wordmuseum.com).
? Responsible for content, final editing, and magazine design.

[ 2001-current ] Institute of Children?s Literature
Instructor
? Critique and instruct students via both snail mail and email through college accredited course.

Additional professional activities Served as president of From The Heart, RWA Chapter; Co-founded and served as chairperson of World Romance Writers; served on the national board of Romance Writers of America. Occasionally, work as a stringer for the local newspaper.
References Karen Crawford Editor, Greenfield Daily Reporter
kcrawford@greenfieldreporter.com (317) 462-5528
Robin Casey Institute of Children?s Literature
rcasey@InstituteChildrensLit.com
Objective Secure a freelance editing position with a growing publishing company where I can utilize my teaching, writing, and editing skills to help other writers.

's preferred teaching style:Dear Student:

I believe that the best learning occurs through one-on-one interaction between teacher and student. I encourage students to ask any questions they might have. I also have a large library of resource articles that can help you understand any particular technique more easily.